Vehicle Check
Maintenance work
•Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and
hazard warning flashers.
• Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
• Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
• Safety belts: check condition and function.
• Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
• Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
• Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure (also spare tire). If
necessary, correct pressure (also spare).
• Battery: check state of charge (magic eye) and
charge if required.
• Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
• Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
• Rear-view mirrors
• Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
• Windshield washer and intensive cleaning sys-
tem: check protection level, fluid level, top if
necessary.
• Brake system connections and lines: check for
leaks, damage and correct positioning
• Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system),
check for damage, leaks and corrosion
• Steering components: check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear
• Final Inspection: Road test with check of
• Brakes
• Steering
• Shock absorbers (visual)
• Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work
•Replace brake fluid
Spark plugs
Maintenance work
•Replace spark plugs at the following intervals:
528i, 528xi, 550i: 100,000 miles
535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon: 45,000 miles
Automatic Transmission
Maintenance work
• Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles
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For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW center or the BMW NA Cus-
tomer Relations Department at 1 800 831-1117.
You may obtain further information concerning
the emissions warranty or report violations of
warranty terms, by contacting Air Resources
Board (ARB), Mobile Source Operations Divi-
sion, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
Please include the title of the BMW service
department head and telephone number.
California Emission Warranty Parts
List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control Sys-
tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Component 528i 528xi 535i
535xi 550i
535xi Sp. W.
Charge Air Cooler •
Charge Air Duct •
Cylinder Head Cover
Gasket Set •••
Engine Control
Module •••
Exhaust Manifold
Gasket •••
Exhaust Manifold with
Catalyst ••
Exhaust Pipe with
Catalyst ••
Fuel Injector •
Fuel Pump •
Fuel Rail •
Fuel Tank •••
Fuel Tank Unit, Right
or Left ••
High Pressure Fuel
Pump •
Intake Drive Unit •
Intake Manifold •••
Intake Manifold Gasket ••
Knock Sensor •
Component 528i
528xi 535i
535xi 550i
Oxygen Sensor, Rear
(Monitor) •
Throttle Body ••
Torque Converter •••
Transmission Control
Module •••
Turbocharger •
Valvetronic Actuator •
Valvetronic Control
Unit •
Valvetronic Sensor ••
VANOS (VVT)
Adjustment Unit •••
Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a posi-
tion to contact the vehicle owners when a cor-
rection of a product defect becomes necessary.
Please fill in the attached postcard if you change
your address or purchase a used BMW.
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turer’s warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance are contained
in the Owner’s Manual. Should you experience
difficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire
manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will
assist you in resolving the difficulty.
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